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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,625.60, 488,584.20 and 148,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,625.60, 488,584.20 and 148,041.20 is: 222,128.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,625.60 : 488,584.20 = 148,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,625.60/488,584.20 = 148,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,625.60x = 488,584.20 × 148,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,625.60x = 72,330,591,269.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,330,591,269.04/325,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,128.09

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